Jhargram

The geographic coordinates of Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency are: 22°27'10.4"N 86°59'33.7"E. Jhargram shares its borders with nine other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Jhargram are: Arambagh, Ghatal, Medinipur, Purulia, Bankura, Bishnupur, Odisha: Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Jharkhand: Jamshedpur. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Odisha, Jharkhand.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Kunar Hembram of BJP won in this seat defeating Birbaha Saren of TMC by a margin of 11,767 votes which was 0.84% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 44.53% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Uma Saren of TMC emerged victorious in this seat beating Dr Pulin Bihari Baske of CPM by a margin of 3,47,883 votes which was 27.66% of the total votes polled in the constituency. TMC secured a vote share of 53.63% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Pulin Bihari Baske of CPM won this seat beating Amrit Hansda of INC by a margin of 2,92,345 votes which was 30.5% of the total votes polled in the constituency. CPM had a vote share of 56.89% in the seat.

Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 18% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 26%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 70%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 17,79,794 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 8,90,051 were male, 8,89,724 female and 19 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 16,41,868 registered voters, of which 8,90,051 were male, 8,12,390 female and 13 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 14,75,112 registered voters in this constituency, of which 7,53,841 were male, 7,21,269 female and 2 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 12,41,574 which included 6,32,706 male, and 6,08,868 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 2,481 in 2019, 1,424 in 2014 and 994 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 1,000, in 2019 it was 979, 957 in 2014 and 962 in 2009.

Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 6 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Saturday, May 25, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 6 on Sunday, May 12, 2019 and the results were declared on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

In the 2014 polls this constituency voted in Phase 4 on Wednesday, May 07, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Jhargram voted in Phase 1 on Thursday, April 30, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 33. Jhargram Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of West Bengal: 220. Nayagram (ST): 1. CDB Nayagram, 2. CDB Gopiballavpur-I and 3 Chorchita, Kuliana and Nota GPs of CDB Gopiballavpur-II; 221. Gopiballavpur: Beliabera, Kharbandhi, Pet Bindhi and Tapshia of Gopiballavpur-II, 2. Aguiboni, Chandri, Chubka, Dudhkundi, Lodhasuli, Nedabahara, Patashimul, Shalboni and Sardiha GPs of CDB Jhargram and 3. CDB Sankrail; 222. Jhargram: 1. Jhargram (M), 2. Bandhgora, Manikpara, Radhanagar and Sapdhara GPs of CDB Jhargram, 3. CDB Binpur-I; 233. Garbeta: 1. CDB Garbeta-I, 2. Amlasuli, Jogardanga, Piyasala and Sarboth GPs of CDB Garbeta-II; 234. Salboni: 1. Goaltor, Gohaldanga, Jeerapara, Makli, Patharpara and Pingbani GPs of CDB-Garbeta-II, 2. Bhimpur, Bishnupur, Debgram, Lalgeria and Shalboni GPs of CDB Salbani and 3. CDB Garbeta-III; 237. Binpur (ST): 1. CDB Binpur-II and 2. CDB Jamboni District Purulia; 238. Bandwan (ST): 1. CDB Barabazar, 2. CDB Manbazar-II and 3. CDB Bundwan .

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Jhargram constituency was 83.47%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 86%, while it was 85% in 2014 and 77% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -2.18% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Kunar Hembram of BJP won in this constituency beating Birbaha Saren of TMC by a margin of 11,767 votes which was 0.84% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Uma Saren of TMC was the winner in this seat beating Dr Pulin Bihari Baske of CPM by a margin of 3,47,883 votes which was 27.66% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Pulin Bihari Baske of CPM won this seat defeating Amrit Hansda of INC by a margin of 2,92,345 votes which was 30.5% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Kunar Hembram of BJP had a vote share of 44.53% in this seat.

In 2014, Uma Saren of TMC secured a vote share of 53.63% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Pulin Bihari Baske of CPM got a vote share of 56.89% in Jhargram.